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welcome!
Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a growing congregation of the Lutheran
Church–Missouri Synod. Our church is committed to
God, the
Holy Scriptures and fellowship within our community.
We are a congregation with a past rich in tradition, yet very much open
to the needs of our community. Since the fall of 1986,
Bethlehem
has been committed to reaching the un-churched of our community with
the message of Jesus Christ.
It is exciting to see how God has blessed our ministry over the years,
especially as we look confidently into the future knowing He will
continue to bless us as we remain faithful to Him.
Please feel free to contact the
Church Office if you have any questions
or comments about Bethlehem or if you have any personal concerns you
would like to discuss with our
Pastor.
God’s blessings to you as you seek to know and serve Him!
"Prepare him room!"
Join us for the 2nd Annual
"Advent by Candlelight" on Sunday, November 30 at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Beautiful decorations, delicious dessert (served with coffee and
punch), and heartwarming fellowship surround this time of Advent
meditation and reflection, all by beautiful and relaxing candlelight.
Let us know if you plan to attend. You may attend as either as a guest
or a table host/hostess (each table needs a host or hostess-a fun way
to share your Christmas spirit!).
This event will last approximately 1 hour and is for adults and high
school youth. Dress is casual or “holiday casual”. If you
would like to attend but need child care, please let us know.
This is an excellent opportunity to share Christmas with a FRAN! (friend, relative, associate, neighbor)
Contact the
Church Office with any questions.
men's prayer breakfast
Open to all men! Join us for a time of devotion and prayer on Saturday mornings at 6:30. Contact
Robert Raedeke for more information.
Small
Group Ministry
Women’s Bible Study—Meets
each Tuesday, from 9:30-11:30am at the Raedeke home; utilizing a
10-week study by Beth Moore: “The Patriarchs: Encountering the
God of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob” is full of twists and turns,
ruin and redemption, revelation and mystery.
This study of Genesis
12–50 keeps participants captivated by the God who stars in it!
Point of contact:
Tanya Raedeke
Current Small Groups
The Quilting Small Group meets twice a month in the Fellowship Hall.
Point of contact:
Bobbie
Broockmann.
Christian Book Club: Participants read and discuss Christian
books; the first “A Purpose Driven Life”. Led by Betty Davis,
this group meets every other Thursday evening from 6-8 pm.
“God’s Financial Principles”
is a
10-week, eye-opening and valuable financial Bible study. Contact the
Church Office
at 816-322-3606 for more information.
“The Three Colors of Ministry” Based on 1
Corinthians
12:4-6, this 10-12 week study is a Trinitarian approach to discovering,
developing, and deploying your spiritual gifts.
This book, part of the
Natural Church development series, has been studied in 50 countries and
in over 25,000 churches. Email the
Church Office
for more information.
“Number Our Days” Based on Psalm 90:12 this small
group
study looks at significant bible passages concerning our relationship
to God and the time He gives us.
Mission Statement
Our
mission comes from the Lord Jesus Christ
(Matthew 28:19-20). Our
mission
describes our reason for being, states what our church plans to do and
for whom
and creates a common vision for every member of the church.
“We seek to save the
lost and strengthen the saved.”
Advent & Christmas Worship Schedule
Worship at 4:00 & 7:15 pm each Wednesday during Advent
December 3, 10, and 17
Join us for a light meal served from 5-6:30 pm. Freewill offerings will benefit various ministries.
Midweek classes for children from Pre-K through 5th grade begin at 6pm and end 15 minutes early (7 pm).
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Worship at 5:30pm
Candlelight Worship/Holy Communion at 11:00 pm
Christmas Day
Worship/Holy Communion at 9:00 am
New Year's Eve
Worship/Holy Communion at 7:15 pm
this week...
november 16-23, 2008
Sunday, November 16
8:00 am: Worship/Holy Communion
9:30 am: Sunday School/Adult Bible Classes
10:30 pm: Board of Discipleship (Conf Rm)
10:45 am: Worship/Praise Team
Noon: Soupili Cook-off/Chiefs Event (FH)
4:00 pm: Board of Christian Education (Conf Rm)
5:30 pm: Confirmation Class
6:30 pm: “3 Colors of Love” Small Group (Birds’)
Monday, November 17
7:00 am: Staff Meeting (Conf Rm)
7:00 pm: Jubilee Choir Practice
Tuesday, November 18
9:30 am: Women’s Bible Study II (T. Raedeke) 2:30 pm: Beautiful Savior Bingo
7:00 pm: Church Planning Council (Conf Rm)
Wednesday, November 19
6:00 pm: Midweek
Thursday, November 20
6:00 pm: Christian Book Club (B Davis’)
6:30 pm: Praise Team Practice (Sanctuary)
7:00 pm: Quilting Small Group (FH)
Friday, November 21
6:00 pm: Jr Youth Movie Night
Saturday, November 22
6:30 am: Men’s Prayer Breakfast
CANCELLED Fearfully & Wonderfully Made
9:00 am: Jr/Sr Play Practice (FH)
4:30 pm: Sr Youth & Family Bonfire at the Knippa’s
Sunday, November 23; LHS Bell Choir
8:00 am: Worship
9:30 am: Sunday School/Adult Bible Classes
10:45 am: Worship/Holy Communion
5:00 pm: Jr & Sr Youth Service Project
5:30 pm: Confirmation Class
6:30 pm: “3 Colors of Love” Small Group (Birds’)
bethlehem lutheran school
For information on our school which
offers K–8th grade, please contact Terry Bird
at 816-322-3606.
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